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RAC, Board meeting agendas, materials & minutes

Regional Advisory Council and Wildlife Board meeting agendas mirror one another. Action items on the agenda are voted on by the RACs and the Board. Wildlife Board meetings usually occur a few weeks after the Northern, Central, Northeastern, Southeastern and Southern RAC meetings.

Download the 2023 and 2024 RAC and Board meeting schedule.

Previous RAC and Board Meetings

September

Wildlife Board meeting — Sept. 21, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 138.46 KB)	(PDF — 7 MB)	(PDF — 16.2 KB)

Review the 2023 Conservation Permit Audit and the Conservation Permit Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023.

See the proposed 2024 Wildlife Board and RAC meeting schedule. Also see the DWR update from the Sept. 21 meeting.

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 151.81 KB)	(PDF — 1.5 MB)	Central	Aug. 29, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 9.96 KB)
		Northern	Aug. 30, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 8.08 KB)
		Southern	Sept. 5, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 8.11 KB)
		Southeastern	Sept. 6, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 9.13 KB)
		Northeastern	Sept. 7, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 9.68 KB)

Proposals

August

Wildlife Board meeting — Aug. 17, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Recording
(PDF — 136.01 KB)	(PDF — 1.1 MB)

Read the memorandum about the proposed permit allocations for the 2024 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo and the audit of the 2023 Expo permit program.

Also see Director J Shirley's DWR update from the Aug. 17 meeting.

Wildlife Board & Regional Advisory Council orientation — Aug. 16, 2023, 10 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Recording
(PDF — 118.5 KB)

May/June

Wildlife Board meeting — June 8, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Minutes	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 156.48 KB) updated June 7, 2023	(PDF — 1.4 MB) updated June 6, 2023	(PDF — 414.23 KB)	(PDF — 39.52 KB)

Additional proposed rule amendments:

Read the memorandum.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-5.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-10.
Read Administrative Rule R657-10-9.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-11.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-33.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-37.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-42.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-62.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-67.
Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-69.

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 155.69 KB)	(PDF — 8.8 MB)	Central	May 16, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 19.25 KB)
		Northern	May 17, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 28.1 KB)
		Southern	May 23, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 16.6 KB)
		Southeastern	May 24, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 11.66 KB)
		Northeastern	May 25, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 9.61 KB)

Proposals

Utah wild turkey management plan

Heather Talley
Upland Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the proposed Utah wild turkey management plan.
Wild turkey recommendations for 2023–25

Heather Talley
Upland Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the proposed wild turkey spring limited entry boundary updates.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-54.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-69.
Upland game guidebook and rules for 2023–25

Heather Talley
Upland Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-6.
Waterfowl rule and swan hunt recommendations

Heather Talley
Upland Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-9.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-62.
Pen-reared gamebird rules

Avery Cook
Upland Game Project Leader
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-4.
- Review the old Administrative Rule R657-4.
The collection, importation and possession of animals in Utah

Charles Lyons
Assistant Attorney General
State of Utah

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-3a.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-3b.
- View the mammal and bird classification tables.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-3c.
- View the fish, mollusk and crustacean classification tables.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-13.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-14.
- Read the proposed new Administrative Rule R657-59.
- Review the old Administrative Rule R657-3.
- Review the old Administrative Rule R657-22.
- Review the old Administrative Rule R657-46.
CWMU variance requests for 2023

Chad Wilson
Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
Desert tortoise translocation

Ann McLuckie
Wildlife Biologist
Southern Region
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the translocation management plan for desert tortoises.
Parowan Front WMA habitat management plan

Stan Gurley
Farm Bill Biologist
Southern Region
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the Parowan Front WMA habitat management plan.

April/May

Wildlife Board meeting — May 4, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 150.83 KB)	(PDF — 1 MB)	(PDF — 870.13 KB)

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 148.44 KB)	(PDF — 6.8 MB)	Northern	April 12, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 83.39 KB)
		Central	April 13, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 77.8 KB)
		Southern	April 18, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 99.44 KB)
		Southeastern	April 19, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 28.23 KB)
		Northeastern	April 20, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 39.5 KB)

Note: The Southern Region RAC meeting agenda items are in a slightly different order.

Proposals

Buck deer permit recommendations for 2023

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the buck deer permit recommendations.
Once-in-a-lifetime permit recommendations for 2023

Rusty Robinson
Once-in-a-Lifetime Species Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the once-in-a-lifetime permit recommendations.
Bull elk permit recommendations for 2023

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the bull elk permit recommendations.
Buck pronghorn permit recommendations for 2023

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the buck pronghorn permit recommendations.
Antlerless permit recommendations for 2023

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the antlerless permit recommendations.
- View the boundary recommendation for the Fillmore, Fillmore City unit.
- View the boundary recommendation for the South Slope, Ashley Valley unit.
CWMU antlerless permit recommendations for 2023

Chad Wilson
Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the CWMU all antlerless permits table.
- View the CWMU antlerless permits renewals table.
- View the CWMU antlerless permits change applications table.
- View the CWMU antlerless deer permits table.
- View the CWMU antlerless elk permits table.
- View the CWMU antlerless pronghorn permits table.
CWMU rule change

Chad Wilson
Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the proposed rule change.
Changes to the "Taking Big Game" rule

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-5.
Technology and hunting recommendations for 2023

Derrick Ewell
Wildlife Biologist
Northeastern Region
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the technology recommendations for 2023.

April

Wildlife Board work session — April 11, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Recording
(PDF — 93.98 KB)

December/January

Wildlife Board meeting — Jan. 3, 2023, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 179.3 KB)	(PDF — 2.1 MB)	(PDF — 22.22 KB)

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 148.78 KB)	(PDF — 3.1 MB)	Central	Nov. 29, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 10.05 KB)
		Northern	Nov. 30, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 7.64 KB)
		Southern	Dec. 6, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 10.37 KB)
		Southeastern	Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 45.29 KB)
		Northeastern	Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 7.98 KB)

Proposals

Utah prairie dog conservation strategy

Kim Hersey
Mammal Conservation Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Segments
- 0:00 — About Utah prairie dogs
- 2:40 — Recovery
- 5:41 — Distribution
- 7:20 — Delisting
- 9:56 — Conservation strategy
- 18:44 — Public outreach
- 20:44 — Next steps
Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the Utah Prairie Dog Conservation Strategy document.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-70.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-19.
Black bear proposals for 2023

Darren DeBloois
Game Mammals Program Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Segments
- 0:00 — Overview
- 0:57 — 2021–22 season summary
- 3:54 — Black bear management plan review
- 9:05 — Recommended management plan changes
- 14:05 — Management plan parameters
- 15:37 — Recommended Administrative Rule changes
- 20:54 — Recommended hunting structure changes
Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the proposed season dates.
Furbearer recommendations for 2023–24

Darren DeBloois
Game Mammals Program Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the proposed season dates.
Cougar recommendations for 2023–24

Darren DeBloois
Game Mammals Program Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the proposed season dates.

November/December

Wildlife Board meeting — Dec. 1, 2022, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 190.21 KB)	(PDF — 6 MB)	(PDF — 263.4 KB)

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 149.76 KB)	(PDF — 8.3 MB) updated Dec. 6, 2022	Northern	Nov. 9, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 118.57 KB)
		Central	Nov. 10, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 126.3 KB)
		Southern	Nov. 15, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 62.11 KB)
		Southeastern	Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 57.91 KB)
		Northeastern	Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 65.84 KB)

Proposals

2022–32 Utah statewide elk management plan

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Segments
- 0:00 — Introduction, committee process, current elk plan success and challenges
- 15:22 — Proposed habitat and population strategies
- 23:25 — Proposed general season and youth recreation strategies
- 31:45 — Proposed general season and youth recreation strategies
- 48:29 — Proposed rule changes
Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the proposed management plan.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-5.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-62.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Book Cliffs, Floy Canyon unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Box Elder, Sawtooth unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Central Mtns, Moroni Hills unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Nine Mile, Anthro unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Paunsaugunt unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Valley Mtns unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the West Desert unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Central Mtns, Nebo/San Pitch Mtns unit for elk.
- View the boundary recommendations for the South Slope, Diamond Mtn unit for elk.
2023–24 once-in-a-lifetime hunts

Dr. Rusty Robinson
Once-in-a-Lifetime Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the 2023–24 once-in-a-lifetime hunt tables.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Mineral Mountain unit for bighorn sheep.
2023–24 big game hunting seasons and key dates

Dax Mangus
Big Game Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the 2023–24 buck deer hunt tables.
- View the 2023–24 buck pronghorn hunt dates and season structure recommendations.
- View the 2023–24 bull elk hunt dates and season structure recommendations.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Chalk Creek unit for deer.
- View the boundary recommendations for the East Canyon unit for deer.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Morgan-South Rich unit for deer.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Cache, Rich unit for pronghorn.
- View the boundary recommendations for the Plateau unit for pronghorn.
2022 Technology Committee recommendations

Gabe Patterson
Fish Lake Crew Sergeant
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- Read the emerging hunting technology statement.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-5.
2023 CWMU and LOA recommendations

Chad Wilson
Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Documents
- Read the memorandum.
- View the list of new and renewal CWMUs.
- View the list of change applications.
- View the recommended LOA changes.

September

Wildlife Board meeting — Sept. 29, 2022, 9 a.m.

Agenda	Materials	Feedback	Recording
(PDF — 138.17 KB)	(PDF — 22.7 MB)	(PDF — 6.71 KB)

RAC meetings

Agenda	Materials	Region	Date & time	Feedback
(PDF — 152.84 KB)	(PDF — 19.2 MB)	Central	Aug. 30, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 14.7 KB)
		Northern	Aug. 31, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 11 KB)
		Southern	Sept. 6, 6 p.m.	(PDF — 12.98 KB)
		Southeastern	Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 11.02 KB)
		Northeastern	Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.	(PDF — 7.99 KB)

Proposals

Proposed changes to the 2023 Utah fishing guidebook

Randy Oplinger
Coldwater Sportfish Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-13.
- Review the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-14.
Henry Mountains Bison Management Plan

Guy Wallace
Southeastern Region Wildlife Manager
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the proposed management plan.
Landowner permits: Recommended changes to Administrative Rule R657-43

Chad Wilson
Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Read the memorandum.
- Review the recommended changes to Administrative Rule R657-43.
Strawberry Reservoir Fishery Management Plan

Alan Ward
Strawberry Reservoir Project Manager
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Review the proposed management plan.

Past RAC and Board meetings

See an archive of past RAC and Board meetings

RAC, Board meeting agendas, materials & minutes

Previous RAC and Board Meetings

September

Wildlife Board meeting — Sept. 21, 2023, 9 a.m.

RAC meetings

Proposals

August

Wildlife Board meeting — Aug. 17, 2023, 9 a.m.

Wildlife Board & Regional Advisory Council orientation — Aug. 16, 2023, 10 a.m.

May/June

Wildlife Board meeting — June 8, 2023, 9 a.m.

RAC meetings

Proposals

Utah wild turkey management plan

Documents

Wild turkey recommendations for 2023–25

Documents

Upland game guidebook and rules for 2023–25

Documents

Waterfowl rule and swan hunt recommendations

Documents

Pen-reared gamebird rules

Documents

The collection, importation and possession of animals in Utah

Documents

CWMU variance requests for 2023

Documents

Desert tortoise translocation

Documents

Parowan Front WMA habitat management plan

Documents

April/May

Wildlife Board meeting — May 4, 2023, 9 a.m.

RAC meetings

Proposals

Buck deer permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

Once-in-a-lifetime permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

Bull elk permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

Buck pronghorn permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

Antlerless permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

CWMU antlerless permit recommendations for 2023

Documents

CWMU rule change

Documents

Changes to the "Taking Big Game" rule

Documents

Technology and hunting recommendations for 2023

Documents

April

Wildlife Board work session — April 11, 2023, 9 a.m.

December/January

Wildlife Board meeting — Jan. 3, 2023, 9 a.m.

RAC meetings

Proposals

Utah prairie dog conservation strategy

Segments

Documents

Black bear proposals for 2023

Segments

Documents

Furbearer recommendations for 2023–24

Documents

Cougar recommendations for 2023–24

Documents

November/December

Wildlife Board meeting — Dec. 1, 2022, 9 a.m.

RAC meetings

Proposals

2022–32 Utah statewide elk management plan

Segments

Documents

2023–24 once-in-a-lifetime hunts

Documents

2023–24 big game hunting seasons and key dates

Documents